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Our programme for 3-year-olds is now open

A play-based 360 Early Childhood Programme for ages 3–6, English from age 3 and a system built around knowing every child.

360 Early Childhood Programme

Children who wonder, explore and create

An eclectic, play-based early-years curriculum built on the MEB framework, bringing together the strengths of successful models from Türkiye and around the world. Our aim: children who turn experience into life skills.

  • Ages 3–6
  • Built on the MEB curriculum
  • Play-based
Kindergarten pupils drawing
Kindergarten pupils waving in class

Learning Child modules

Happy, safe and free

We believe every child deserves to begin school somewhere they feel safe, happy and free to explore.

  • Science, Discovery & Curiosity

    Observing, predicting and testing with STEAM materials; getting ready for coding through sorting, patterns and logic.

  • GEMS

    Great Explorations in Math and Science — maths and science made playful and discovery-led.

  • Financial Literacy

    Play-based first steps with money, needs and wants, sharing and saving.

  • First Steps in Enterprise

    Wondering, noticing a need, finding a solution, trying it out and sharing it.

  • Forest School

    Love of nature, motor skills and health — problem-solving in the open air.

  • Art & Sport

    Every child plays an instrument, grows in a sport and pursues an art.

  • Life Skills

    Building social-emotional growth and readiness for everyday life.

  • Play-Based Learning

    Children make sense of the world through play — so play sits at the centre.

  • Singapore Maths

    With Singapore Maths, we support our students’ mathematical thinking, problem solving and ability to make concepts concrete.

Kindergarten World Languages

Half-day English

In kindergarten, we support English within the natural flow of the day through our half-day English approach. Our CEFR-aligned programme uses a communicative method full of games, role-play and problem-solving; children pick up English by living it with Turkish and international teachers.

  • CLIL

    Maths, science, social studies, sport and art taught together with English for whole, bilingual learning.

  • Daily Language Project

    From age 3, learning English by living it in everyday talk and activities.

  • Communicative method

    An MEB-approved programme to international standards, raising young global citizens who think critically and creatively.

Personalised learning · Every child is different and learns differently

A system that knows every child

  1. Step 1

    Getting to know the child

    Our guidance team maps cognitive, physical, social and emotional development using research-based assessments.

  2. Step 2

    Knowledge- and skill-led content

    Children discover their interests and talents through play, creative thinking and problem-solving.

  3. Step 3

    Assessment & progress tracking

    Regular observations and assessments are shared with parents through spoken and written feedback.

A week in kindergarten

Belonging through routine

Our weeks follow clear routines, so children always know what comes next.

  1. Monday

    Toy Day

  2. Wednesday

    Book Day

  3. Friday

    Responsibility Day

These routines and our Drama, Science, Book and Art corners help children feel they belong at school and learn responsibility.

Our classroom corners

  • Drama
  • Science
  • Books
  • Art

Ready for primary

Getting ready for school through play

From age 5, sound awareness, line work and correct pencil grip give our children a strong start in primary school.

  • Sound awareness
  • Line work
  • Correct pencil grip

Psychological Counselling and Guidance

Beside every child, every step

Our expert psychologists stand beside every child at every stage, from settling in and friendships to body safety and managing emotions.

  • Individual planning

    Every child has a personal development file.

  • Working with families

    Parent workshops and regular feedback keep school and home consistent.

  • Portfolio meetings

    Portfolio meetings twice a year and end-of-term progress reports share each child’s physical, cognitive and social progress.

  • A gradual start

    Our guidance team leads a gradual settling-in; in the first days we work with parents so the child feels safe.

Some of the areas we cover

  • Settling in
  • Friendships
  • Body safety and privacy
  • Managing emotions

Parents’ questions

Your questions, answered

What kindergarten parents ask us most. For anything else, our admissions office is happy to help.

Is English taught in kindergarten?

Yes, our system is bilingual. English is taught through play and activities as a natural part of the day, not as a separate lesson.

How will I hear about my child’s progress?

Portfolio meetings twice a year and end-of-term progress reports let you follow your child’s physical, cognitive and social progress.

Is there a school bus?

Yes. Our safe bus network runs from our school to every neighbourhood of Bağcılar, Kirazlı, Mahmutbey and nearby districts.

What if my child struggles to settle in?

Every child settles differently. Our guidance team leads a gradual start, working with parents in the first days so the child feels safe.

How big are your classes?

We keep a boutique approach so teachers can give every child one-to-one attention and follow their development closely.

How do you discover my child’s talents?

We observe children in art, sport, music and robotics workshops; our guidance team and specialist teachers then identify their strengths together and report them to you.

Campus visits

Visit our kindergarten with your child